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Houston Medical Community's Response to COVID-19

Houston Methodist Hospital President and CEO Discusses Local COVID-19 Protocols, Preparedness

Dr. Marc Boom, President and CEO of Houston Methodist, discussed how the Texas Medical Center has been preparing to handle the novel coronavirus and the front-line professionals who are battling against COVID-19.
Cooking in Iran with Chef Najmieh Batmanglij

Chef Najmieh Batmanglij Shares Journeys through Iran, Kitchen Secrets, Regional Dishes

With humor and warmth, Iranian chef Najmieh Batmanglij took guests on a journey through her life in Iran, France, and the U.S., and shared how later visits to Iran helped shape her understanding of regional cuisines.
Tiger Ball 2020: Celebrating the Elegance of Japan

Proceeds Top $1.34 Million at Asia Society’s 2020 Tiger Ball: Celebrating the Elegance of Japan

Asia Society Texas Center honored iconic and beloved champion of the arts, Lynn Wyatt, and raised $1.34 million at its annual Tiger Ball gala.
Formosa Quartet

The Formosa Quartet Presents a Musical Journey, and a Surprise Debut

Jasmine Lin, Wayne Lee, Che-Yen Chen, and Deborah Pae made Formosa Quartet's debut performance at the Asia Society Texas Center at the end of a week-long residency with the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music.
Bank of America Women's Leadership Series with Ann Curry

Asia Society Welcomes Journalist Ann Curry for Bank of America Women's Leadership Series

With warmth and authenticity, journalist Ann Curry spoke about her family and career with moderator Melanie Lawson from ABC 13 before a sold-out audience.
Outdoor Japanese Movie Nights

Outdoor Japanese Movie Nights

Enjoy free screenings of three different Japanese movies out on our front lawn during Spring Break!
Spring Break: Spring into Asia

Media Alert: March 2020 Events at Asia Society Texas Center

This March, we celebrate Spring Break with a full week of free activities as well as the Persian New Year with a conversation and small plates with beloved chef and cookbook writer Najmieh Batmanglij!
An Evening with Maysoon Zayid

Comedian Maysoon Zayid Entertains, Educates, Enthralls Sold-Out Audience

Through stand-up comedy and a Q&A session, comedian, actress, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid brought a sold-out audience on a journey through her story as a Muslim and Palestinian American with cerebral palsy.
On the Border

"Humanity, Not Partisanship" Urged in Discussion on Migration and Asylum-Seekers

Asia Society Texas Center partnered with the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative to host a program discussing the effects of recent U.S. immigration policies on the U.S.–Mexico border.
FemFest Houston: Voices of Asia

FemFest Houston: Voices of Asia

Celebrate women's voices with three readings of Houston premier plays over two days! Featuring works written by Asian and Asian American women, the series highlights the talents and accomplishments of women playwrights across the globe.